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[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame] Queen’s iconic songs: must-hear signature tracks chosen by fans

Queen, the British rock band whose popularity has been reignited by the film Bohemian Rhapsody.

Many of you have probably seen the film in theaters, and I imagine quite a few people thought, “I’d never really listened to Queen before, but now I want to give them a proper listen!”

That’s only natural—the movie features many of their classic songs and even depicts how they came to be.

In this article, we’ll introduce timeless tracks that long-time Queen fans will love, and that those who discovered them through the film can enjoy as well!

[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame] Queen’s classic songs: Must-listen signature tracks chosen by fans (11–20)

Let Me LiveQueen

Queen – Let Me Live (Official Lyric Video)
Let Me LiveQueen

Featuring grand backing vocals, this song is sung like a relay with Freddie, Roger, and Brian each taking a verse.

It is also the first and last song in which all members capable of singing—everyone except John—provide vocals.

Thinking of it that way, it feels like a rare and valuable work.

Teo Torriatte (Let Us Cling Together)Queen

Queen – Teo Torriatte (Let Us Cling Together) (Official Lyric Video)
Teo Torriatte (Let Us Cling Together)Queen

Queen has had many fans in Japan since their debut.

This song mixes Japanese and English lyrics, and the chorus is sung in Japanese.

It’s also a track that’s frequently used in Japanese commercials.

In addition, it has been covered by artists such as Aoi Teshima.

Another One Bites the DustQueen

Queen – Another One Bites the Dust (Official Video)
Another One Bites the DustQueen

It’s said that Michael Jackson encouraged releasing this song as a single.

It certainly has a Michael Jackson–like dance-pop vibe, but I think the powerful vocals and the rock band feel of the phrases are outstanding.

The bass line feels great.

We Are The ChampionsQueen

Queen – We Are The Champions (Official Video)
We Are The ChampionsQueen

An immortal anthem loved around the world.

I’ve heard it was written with the expectation that it would be sung in football stadiums, and the fact that this has become reality shows just how incredible Queen is.

As for the title’s “We,” it doesn’t refer to Queen themselves, but rather carries the meaning that each and every person around the world is a champion.

Under PressureQueen & David Bowie

Queen and David Bowie – Under Pressure (Official Video)
Under PressureQueen & David Bowie

A song jointly produced by Queen and David Bowie, with which Queen achieved their second number-one on the UK chart.

The music video features several scenes from silent films, as well as footage of Japan’s commuter rush.